Airbnb Hosts Are Having a Meltdown After New Rules Means They Can’t Force Guests to Clean Up Everything For Them

Airbnb has implemented a new policy update, effective from bookings made on or after November 20, that prohibits hosts from demanding their guests to perform certain cleaning tasks before check-out. This includes tasks like stripping beds, washing and organizing dishes, or removing trash from the property. The company claims that such chores are typically carried out by professional cleaners.

Guests have been vocal about their desire for these changes for years, often sharing tales of abusive hosts who impose unreasonable check-out instructions and excessive cleaning fees. The news of the new policy has sparked outrage among hosts, who are now openly voicing their discontent on various online platforms. Some have even suggested leaving the Airbnb platform altogether, while others have threatened to increase their cleaning fees to compensate for the extra work.

A Reddit post on the Airbnb community forum compared the situation to being in an abusive relationship, while another host likened Airbnb to a place where guests enjoy a personal connection that hotels simply can't provide. Despite the majority of hosts expressing support for the changes, a few hosts disagree, arguing that the new rules are simply unreasonable and should prompt other hosts to reconsider their involvement with the platform.